Board of Adjustment Meeting (9/1/2026)

The City of Jacksonville Beach Board of Adjustment held a meeting on September 1, 2026, primarily to consider variance requests related to residential property setbacks and lot coverage. Key procurement-related discussions involved three cases where applicants sought variances to build or expand single-family homes on undersized or irregularly shaped lots. The board approved a variance for a corner lot at 138 South 12th Avenue to allow reduced front and rear yard setbacks and slightly increased lot coverage, citing lot shape and size as hardships. A variance request for 91 South 28th Avenue to reduce rear yard setback further was denied due to concerns about flooding, privacy, and lack of demonstrated unique hardship. Another variance for 22 20th Avenue North was approved to reduce front and rear setbacks and allow slightly increased lot coverage, with assurances that stormwater management plans would be implemented. Public comments focused on neighborhood impacts, flooding, and adherence to zoning standards. The board emphasized that variances must be based on physical hardships of the land, not personal circumstances, and that reasonable use of the parcel must be maintained. No contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed.